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Robles signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Robles was let go by the Red Sox last weekend after being designated for assignment, and he'll need to earn his place with the Dodgers on his minor-league contract. The right-hander picked up a pair of saves for Boston but sputtered to a 5.84 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 24.2 innings over 26 innings. He should report to Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin his time with his new organization.

Carlton was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.

Carlton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Jose Cisnero (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday. Carlton has made five relief appearances for the Tigers this year and posted a 2.08 ERA and 0.46 WHIP in 8.2 innings.

Cisnero (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Cisnero hasn't yet made his season debut, but he resumed a rehab assignment in late June and posted an 8.44 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 5.1 innings over six appearances in the minors. The 33-year-old made 67 relief appearances for the Tigers last year and converted four of eight save chances while picking up 18 holds with a 3.65 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 61.2 innings. While the team could choose to ease Cisnero back into action with some lower-leverage work, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn high-leverage opportunities at some point during the second half of the season.

Strahm (wrist) has been unable to play catch the last two days and may be placed on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. "If he's not able to play catch tomorrow (Friday), I think the smart move is probably to put him on the IL," Boston manager Alex Cora said.

Strahm was hit by a comebacker Tuesday and X-rays came back negative. Cora reports the left-hander is feeling better but not to the point where he can throw or play catch. The Red Sox will need roster spots to accommodate the returns of Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) on Friday, so Strahm's potential placement on the IL could open up one of those spots.

Santana (3-5) took the loss Thursday against Seattle, allowing three runs on three hits and a hit batsman while striking out one over a third of an inning.

Santana, who lost a second consecutive appearance, was part of a bullpen meltdown that squandered a gutsy performance by Martin Perez, who allowed one run and needed 102 pitches to complete five innings. Over his last six outings, Santana has allowed 13 runs (12 earned) on 11 hits and six walks, accelerating his ERA from 1.44 to 4.29. He's pitched well out of the bullpen, but Texas' starting staff puts a lot of stress on its relievers. The Rangers rank eighth in relief innings pitched, and while the 'pen has been good for much of the season, the workload may be catching up to Santana.

Hudson (6-6) took the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three batters over 6.2 innings.

Hudson gave up only one run through five frames, but a Will Smith RBI double in the sixth inning and a Gavin Lux homer in the seventh sent him to the showers with a mediocre final line. Hudson notched only four swinging strikes in the contest, but he showed some improvement by avoiding issuing multiple walks for just the fifth time in 18 appearances. The right-hander's 4.10 ERA and 1.36 WHIP on the season aren't disastrous, but he's waiver-wire material in most mixed fantasy leagues due to a poor 4.9 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9.

Beeks earned a save against the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Tampa Bay took its first lead with a five-run seventh inning, and manager Kevin Cash turned to Brooks Raley and Jason Adam -- who have combined for eight saves this season -- to handle the eighth. That gave Beeks the opportunity to nail down his first save of 2022, and he did so successfully despite allowing three baserunners and one run. The bullpen usage Thursday highlights the peril of looking to Rays relievers for saves in fantasy -- eight different pitchers have notched at least one save for the club this season, and none has more than six. It doesn't seem likely that Beeks will be one of the team's most frequent closers despite Thursday's successful save.

Herget (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Herget said that he felt "great" following the bullpen, which was his first since he went on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement June 22. The right-hander was originally expected to need close to a minimum stay on the IL, but continued discomfort necessitated a longer break from throwing. Herget is next expected to either toss another standard bullpen or progress to facing live hitters.

Doval (3-5) allowed an unearned run on two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in two innings, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Brewers.

Doval has allowed a run in four of his last five outings, though two of those four runs were unearned in extra-inning losses. He gave up an RBI single to Jonathan Davis in the 10th inning of Thursday's contest. Doval's recent struggles are a little concerning -- he hasn't logged a save since June 28, though the Giants' slump has been a factor in that as much as his own shaky pitching. He still has a 3.03 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB in 38.2 innings across 39 appearances while adding 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves.

Williams struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Giants.

Josh Hader and Williams had pitched each of the last two days, but the former took a loss Wednesday after allowing three runs. Williams continued his recent run of dominance even as Mike Yastrzemski stole third as the designated runner. Williams' scoreless streak is now two months long, as he hasn't allowed any runs in his last 24.2 innings across 26 appearances. He owns a 1.77 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB through 35.2 innings this year while adding six saves and 23 holds, and he hasn't been charged with a blown save.